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Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School Receives Overwhelming Global Response
20.8.2024
Balaji Srinivasan has announced that his Network School has received an overwhelming response, with thousands of applications pouring in from over 80 countries. In light of this unprecedented interest, the school is expanding its capacity to accommodate more students. Admission decisions will...
Bitcoin mining expenses surge 168% amid capacity growth
20.8.2024
BitFuFu expands its mining capacity by over 60% despite a dramatic rise in Bitcoin mining costs post-halving
Babylon Launches Trustless Bitcoin Staking Protocol on Mainnet
20.8.2024
Babylon has launched its bitcoin staking protocol on mainnet, marking a significant step in integrating Bitcoin’s security into proof-of-stake (PoS) ecosystems. The launch is set to provide bitcoin holders with new staking opportunities, leveraging the network’s decentralized nature....
Ledn secures Industry-first $50M Bitcoin-backed syndicated loan
20.8.2024
Ledn’s groundbreaking $50 million Bitcoin-backed loan, syndicated by Sygnum, is set to transform retail lending and institutional crypto finance
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $61.98M Inflows on Monday as Ether ETFs Struggle
20.8.2024
On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $61.98 million, while spot ether ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $13.52 million. Among the 12 BTC ETFs, Blackrock was the standout performer, while Grayscale’s Mini Ethereum Trust led the gains in the ETH...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K, Outperforms Broader Crypto Market
20.8.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Bitcoin’s Allure Might Help Bukele Reactivate the Country’s Economy
20.8.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the possibilities of making Bitcoin an important part of the proposed economic overhaul plan of El Salvador. Latam Insights Encore:...
U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Continue to Fall, No Longer Signal Recession
20.8.2024
The U.S. recession fears were partly responsible for the early August slide in stocks and cryptocurrencies
U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Have the Upper Hand Over Unlisted Peers: Bernstein
20.8.2024
The ability to raise debt or equity in the world's deepest capital markets is a major advantage, the report said
Bitcoin seen following stocks as BTC price gains 2.5% to attack $61K
20.8.2024
Bitcoin stands to gain from increasingly risk-on macro sentiment, but can it shift a stubborn BTC price range?
Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange Bisq 2 Adds Support for Lightning Network
20.8.2024
Bisq 2, the decentralized Bitcoin exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network in its latest release, version 2.1.0. This update introduces faster and cheaper transactions, leveraging the Lightning Network’s off-chain capabilities. Alongside this, Bisq 2.1.0 also features a...
Circle’s Euro-Pegged Token EURC Surpasses €50 Million Market Cap
20.8.2024
EURC, a Euro-pegged stablecoin by Circle, the issuer of USDC, has reached a market cap of over €50 Million ($55.37 million). According to Patrick Hansen, Circle’s Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy, the stablecoin has experienced significant growth, registering a 36% increase in...
3 reasons why Bitcoin won’t be ‘boring’ in September
20.8.2024
While Bitcoin failed to close above the $60K psychological level on the weekly chart, the long-term holders (LTHs) continue to adopt a bullish strategy in 2024
Most Trending Sports, Cryptos and Bonuses in 2024 With 1xBit
20.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. 1xBit, an online gambling website, welcomes all crypto users and gambling fans to multiply their winnings in 2024. In August we have a lot of exciting events to look forward to: the finals of the eSports World Cup, the start of the 24/25 season for European soccer leagues,...
Bitcoin Pops Over $61K, XRP Leads Gains Among Majors
20.8.2024
Some traders expect market movements nearer to Friday when Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium
U.S. Elections-Linked Bitcoin Options Draw Nearly $350M in Open Interest
20.8.2024
Unknown crypto whale has been scooping up WBTC amid controversy
20.8.2024
According to Lookonchain, an unknown wallet address has accumulated more than $118 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin in the last week
Bank of Ghana Unveils Proposed Virtual Asset Regulations
20.8.2024
The Bank of Ghana has released draft regulations aimed at creating a framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The rules are designed to protect consumers, prevent financial crimes, and encourage financial inclusion. Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be required to register and meet...
Analysts optimistic as liquidity ticks and Bitcoin ‘forced selling’ is over
20.8.2024
Bitcoin’s major sell-offs are over and now analysts see the US election and global liquidity as the next big drivers for Bitcoin
China Supreme Court revises Anti-Money Laundering law to include ‘virtual assets’
20.8.2024
Supreme People’s Procuratorate said there has been a 20-fold increase in people prosecuted for money laundering since 2019.